If there is one thing Chennai can flaunt, it is Marina Beach. One of the world’s longest beaches, and the go-to destination for anyone visiting Chennai, Marina unfortunately isn’t the cleanest stretches of sand and ocean. It has also become the newest hotspot for protestors, so it isn’t the most date-worthy place anymore. There is the lighthouse, though, but, the promenade on Marina Beach is well lit, so nobody really depends on the lighthouse to guide their path. Then, there’s Elliots Beach or Bessy. This is soon becoming a mall with a view and a parking problem.
There is also the Tiruvanmiyur Beach, which is also slowly catching up to the commercialisation. It’s closer to residential spaces, so it’s not as crowded as Bessy or Marina. This is a prime location for citizens aged 60 and above to catch up and be fit with walking, jogging, and laughing in circles {with or without their pet dogs}. There’s activity as early as 4.30am, and this crowd stays till the sun is up and burning. If you’re looking to spend some time alone, with someone, or alone with someone on a beach, there are a few non-mainstream options as well.
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